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Chris Matthews Calls Karl Rove's Theory About Birthers “Pure BS”

Written by Media Matters Staff

Published 02/17/11 6:39 PM EST

From the February 17 edition of MSNBC's Hardball with Chris Matthews:

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Previously:

Karl Rove: Birther Phenomenon Is “White House Strategy”

Bill O'Reilly Downplays 46 Million Birthers

Stephanopoulos Grills Rep. Bachmann On Her Refusal To Say Whether Obama Is A Christian And A U.S. Citizen

O'Reilly Criticizes David Gregory Over Boehner Interview

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